Minnesota Sending Team To Help With Irma

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KNSI) - A member of the Stearns County Emergency Management Department is heading to Florida as Hurricane Irma bears down on the state.

The representative from Stearns County will join emergency professionals from 16 state agencies that Governor Dayton has authorized to respond to the hurricane.

The governor's office says Governor Dayton approved the request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) for a Type III Incident Management Team to help with response and recovery efforts.

Dayton says Minnesota stands ready to assist those affected by Hurricane Irma in any way its able.

"I thank the brave women and men who will travel to Florida from Minnesota, to assist in response and recovery efforts," Dayton said.

"I encourage all Minnesotans who are able to contribute to qualified relief efforts."

The Minnesota All Hazards Incident Management Team deployed to Florida consists of a person from each of the following agencies.